Logistics Administrator

Ibstock plc is a market leading manufacturer and partner of choice for innovative clay and concrete building products, building the face of Britain for over 200 years.

We are no ordinary manufacturing business. Through our principal products of clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete stone masonry substitutes, concrete fencing, pre-stressed concrete and concrete rail products, we are committed to providing new solutions to today’s social and environmental challenges for the new build housing and domestic repair, maintenance, improvement markets (RMI) and infrastructure.

Many of our long-standing customer relationships have lasted over 40 years. Our customer focus is based on quality, service and consistency and our service-led ethos is one of the key drivers in the growth of our market share over the past 10 years.

We are currently recruiting for a **Logistics Administrator** to come and join our team at our **Leighton Buzzard site, Boss Avenue, LU7 4SD**
- To provide an efficient administration service to the busy Leighton Buzzard Despatch Office, working alongside colleagues from within Forticrete and from Wincanton. It is a requirement that all training events specified by the company are attended.
- Induction of drivers to site, ensure that they follow the Loading procedure and PPE rules for site
- To be a proactive enthusiastic member of the Leighton Buzzard Despatch Office Team.
- To ensure that all administration duties will be performed to an excellent standard.
- Receipting of incoming goods and general purchasing duties.
- Downloading and printing pick-slips, pallet labels and despatch notes as required.
- Checking that all signature and SOX requirements are adhered to.
- To assist in the duties of the Despatch & Loading team, when required, including quarterly Finished Goods stocktakes.
- Enter production figures onto computer systems.
- To assist the Stock Controller as required.
- To provide holiday cover for other functions within the Despatch Office.
- Active participation in CI team activities.
- Ensure that the daily KPI sheet is monitored and completed

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Good interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written
- Willing to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the job
- Excellent telephone manner and accurate keyboard skills
- Flexible and enthusiastic individual able to work under pressure and use own initiative
- Applicants need to show a committed and conscientious approach.
- Knowledge of JD Edwards or similar Windows based system.

Ibstock PLC are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.